Graduate Studies and Postdoctoral Affairs (GSPA)
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News
- Jan. 16, 2022Confirming our return to in-person learning and work in February
On January 17 the following email was shared with graduate students
To: University of Waterloo community
From: Vivek Goel, President and Vice-Chancellor
James W.E. Rush, Vice-President, Academic & ProvostSubject: Confirming our return to in-person learning and work in February
- Jan. 6, 2022What to do if you think you have COVID
On January 7 the following email was shared with graduate students
To: Graduate students
From: Kate Windsor, Director of Safety
Dr. Clark Baldwin, University Medical Director
Subject: What to do if you think you have COVID
- Jan. 4, 2022Changing academics until January 27
On January 5 the following email was shared with graduate students
To: Graduate students
From: Vivek Goel, President and Vice-Chancellor, James W.E. Rush, Vice-President, Academic & Provost, Jeffrey Casello, Associate Vice-President, Graduate Studies and Postdoctoral Affairs
Subject: Changing academics until January 27
Events
- Jan. 25, 2022Professional Skills Foundations: Introductory Workshop (Winter 2022)
This introductory workshop is a requirement for participating in the Professional Skills Foundations program, a professional skills credential for graduate students at the University of Waterloo. Professional Skills Foundations is designed to offer master's and doctoral students the opportunity to develop and reflect on professional skills that will help them succeed in their program, secure a job, and thrive in their future workplace.
- Jan. 31, 2022GRADflix 2022 Showcase
Our GRADflix 2022 Showcase is taking place virtually on Monday, January 31, 2022 at 3:00 pm (EST)!
- Feb. 22, 2022Professional Skills Foundations: Introductory Workshop (Winter 2022)
This introductory workshop is a requirement for participating in the Professional Skills Foundations program, a professional skills credential for graduate students at the University of Waterloo. Professional Skills Foundations is designed to offer master's and doctoral students the opportunity to develop and reflect on professional skills that will help them succeed in their program, secure a job, and thrive in their future workplace.
Blog
- June 20, 2021Professional Skills Foundations staff profile: Ileana Diaz
Ileana Diaz has joined the Graduate Studies and Postdoctoral Affairs team in the Graduate Professional Skills Program Specialist role to support the Professional Skills Foundations program! Join us in getting to know a bit more about Ileana.
- Nov. 22, 2020Engaging in Professional Development During the COVID-19 Pandemic
Tell us a bit about yourself. What is/was your program and research focus?
- Oct. 18, 2020From Field to Film: Making Science Accessible
We all care about our research. We think our projects are cool, our data is important, and the answers to our questions will save the world. We know the lingo, speak the language, and understand the background. We are immersed in our topic 24/7, 365 days a year, for what feels like forever. So when asked why other people should care about my research, and to explain it in only 60 seconds, I really had to stop and think. Because why WOULDN’T everyone care?!